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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
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Christienne Sommerville

Birr

Summary

I am an honest, reliable and polite individual, well motivated and able to work on own initiative or as supportive team member. Hardworking and conscientious, combined with a sense of humour and a friendly approach. I am an enthuastic, outgoing hard working individual who possesses excellent interpersonal skills both in the workplace and on a personal level. I can successfully receive, assimilate and evaluate information quickly in order to complete any task efficiently. I am extremely proactive and I also possess excellent management and leadership skills whilst having the sheer ability to prioritise a substantial workload. Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Relief Support Worker

SOS Kilkenny
Archersleas
02.2023 - Current

Support Worker

Muiriosa Foundation
Irishtown Mullingar
09.2024 - 12.2024

Relief Care Assistant

Brothers of Charity Services
Belmont Park
05.2021 - 11.2023

Relief Assistant Social Care Worker

Nua Healthcare Services
Naas
02.2021 - 11.2021

Care Staff

Daughters of Charity Intellectual Disability Support Services
Roscrea
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Completing Person Centred Plans for service users – Making sure their goals and aims are completed on a year to year basis
  • Providing personal / intimate care to all service users who require it, providing the service user with the assistance that they require during showers, baths etc
  • Administrating medication to all service users who are on medication – In accordance with the Safe Administration of Medication Strategies and training provided
  • Primarily with service users who are Epileptic

Home Help Care Assistant

Comfort Keepers
Tullamore
01.2016 - 08.2017
  • Light household work and cleaning
  • Friendship and listening to my clients individual centred needs and adhering to them
  • Making breakfast and lunch for my client – Adhering to their likes/dislikes
  • Filling up daily timesheets and reporting any accidents / concerns to my supervisor in charge
  • Reporting back to Line Manager, CNM1, CNM2 and also CNM3 or the Senior Nurse on charge

Residential Nursing Home Care Assistant

St.Kieran’s Nursing Home
Rathcabin
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Company Overview: (Course Placement – Not Paid Employment)
  • Deliver personal and intimate care to all residents on a daily basis
  • Provide all residents in the nursing home with creative activities to do on a daily basis – Such as bingo, drawing, music and also daily outings to areas such as the Zoo, Restaurants etc
  • Adhering to HIQA Standards at all times – Infection, Prevention and Control, Abuse Policy, End of Life Care Policy etc, Incident Form Reporting, Complaints Policy
  • Informing HIQA of any changes to the status of the Nursing Home in terms of additional Dementia units etc, HIQA notifications on any changes to their standards
  • Providing a ‘home away from home’ environment for residents in the nursing home and providing a warm and peaceful establishment where they feel safe and dignified
  • (Course Placement – Not Paid Employment)

Education

BA Honours Psychology -

South East Technological University (SETU)
County Waterford, Republic of Ireland
01.2024

First Year – Sixth Year -

Banagher College Colaiste Na Sionna
Birr, County Offaly, Republic of Ireland
06.2016

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Management skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Proactive
  • Ability to evaluate information
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Hardworking
  • Conscientious
  • Sense of humour
  • Friendly approach

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening to music
  • Playing soccer
  • Going for nature walks
  • Going on trips away in Ireland
  • Going to concerts
  • Going to musicals

Additional Information

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support, Immunisation from hepatitis B, BA Hons Degree in Psychology from SETU, Excellent experience as a support worker working with people with intellectual disabilities and ASD, Residential and day service experience, Full ROI Drivers Licence for over 5 years

Timeline

Support Worker

Muiriosa Foundation
09.2024 - 12.2024

Relief Support Worker

SOS Kilkenny
02.2023 - Current

Relief Care Assistant

Brothers of Charity Services
05.2021 - 11.2023

Relief Assistant Social Care Worker

Nua Healthcare Services
02.2021 - 11.2021

Care Staff

Daughters of Charity Intellectual Disability Support Services
01.2017 - 04.2019

Residential Nursing Home Care Assistant

St.Kieran’s Nursing Home
03.2016 - 09.2016

Home Help Care Assistant

Comfort Keepers
01.2016 - 08.2017

BA Honours Psychology -

South East Technological University (SETU)

First Year – Sixth Year -

Banagher College Colaiste Na Sionna
Christienne Sommerville